Job Description

An

Application Manager

contributes to the success of Hartwig, and its customers, by providing exceptional overall management of the Applications team. This full-time position is based in either Kansas City, MO or Wichita, KS.

Responsibilities of this position:

Mentoring a team of Application Engineers Selling and promoting Application Engineers' capabilities to internal and external customers Traveling with sales team members to provide technical knowledge in the sales process Coordinating schedules and resources to ensure Hartwig customers receive excellent training Coordinate support with various industry vendors for training events and open houses Project management on large scale projects Tracking and monitoring all time study and conversions which have turned into CNC machine tool sales orders Managing the interoffice billing for all Application Engineer hours Participating in turnkey quoting, risk management, cost and payout to establish and achieve turnkey quoting and margin goal Training Application Engineers on specific CNC machines, controls, software, etc. Ensuring that customers have access to first class learning events Educating Application Engineers on how to review orders and quotes Communicating with Regional Presidents on turnkey allocations and Application Engineers' training schedules Identifying and communicating Application Engineer staffing needs Managing department expenses and projects within approved budget Creating and executing new hire training plans and annual goals for department team members, working collaboratively with them to develop departmental target goals

Individuals who ideally fit this role are required to meet the following qualifications:

Five (5) years Application Engineer experience Previous management or supervisory experience in a CNC machine environment required Extensive knowledge of the CNC machining process development, project management, and CNC programming required Associate's degree in manufacturing engineering highly preferred Ability to read and understand blueprints Knowledge and use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) required Be able to read and understand basic GM codes Okuma machine programming experience preferred Demonstrated knowledge of application of machine tool products, options, and functions Excellent interpersonal skills such as collaboration, listening, respect and work ethic, with lead to lasting and trusting relationships with team members and customers Proficiency in MS Office software, Gantt Charts, CAD/CAM software and PCs Excellent attention to detail and follow through

Hartwig, Inc., including all operating subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.